Tar sands

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5704939

Wennekers, J H.N.

The four largest oil sand deposits contain over 90% of the world's known heavy oil. The total heavy oil and bitumen in place, estimated at nearly 6 trillion barrels is almost entirely concentrated in western Canada, principally Alberta, and eastern Venezuela. The known tar sand resource in the United States consists of about 550 occurrences located in 22 states. The total oil in place in 39 of these occurrences is estimated to be between 23.7 billion and 32.7 billion barrels. At least 90% of this resource is located in Utah. Other significant deposits are in Texas, New Mexico, California, and Kentucky. Bituminous sand deposits and petroleum-impregnated rocks are found in Malagasy, Albania, Rumania, the USSR, and Trinidad. 4 figures, 2 tables. (DP)

• Research Organization: Petro Canada, Calgary, Alberta
• OSTI ID: 5704939
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 65:10; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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